Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 K01 I Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1746894.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/15/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/15/2024 | $0.00 | 10/15/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/22/2024 | $0.00 | 08/15/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(i): When designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to paragraph (d)(9), the employer did not evaluate the prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazards identified: a) South Tank Area - On May 8, 2024, the employer did not ensure that a prospective rescue service was able to respond to the facility in a timely manner when employees were required to enter permit-required confined spaces, such as the cheese tanks. Access to permit spaces, disclosure of hazards and rescue plans and operations were not executed for permit spaces where rescue may be necessary.